Draft:Joe Cantamessa

Introduction
Joe Cantamessa (born 10 November 1987) is a New Jersey Guitarist & Producer known for his work as the lead guitarist and producer in the Progressive Black Metal band IATT (formerly known as I Am the Trireme).

Early Life and Background
Joe Cantamessa is a self-taught guitarist. He formed his first death metal / grindcore band Haarmann around the age of 14 while attending school with other local musicians. He has played with other acts throughout the years such as The Concubine, Necrophilia, Circle of Fear, Glass Midnight, Remnants of Winter, Joe Cantamessa (solo album), The Banner, and current & most notable IATT (formerly known as I Am the Trireme).

Early Career
Joe played his first show with his first band Haarmann in the early 2000's at a local Battle of the Bands. Claiming first prize in the contest, Haarmann won free time in a recording studio. This is when Haarmann recorded the 'Skingraft Demo', and then the full-length album 'When the Vultures Come". Haarmann separated only a few years later with two members still being in High School.

Current Career
Joe continues playing in IATT, as well as being endorsed by Guitarmory Pickups and having his own signature "Arsenic" pickup set.

IATT (I Am the Trireme)

 * 2022: Magnum Opus (Black Lion Records)
 * 2019: Nomenclature (Black Lion Records)
 * 2018: St. Vitus Dance EP
 * 2015: Gnosis: Never Follow the Light (Horror Pain Gore Death Records)
 * 2013: Unholy EP (Dark Harvest Records)
 * 2012: Pray for Damnation EP
 * 2010: Unholy Divination

Flesh of the Lotus

 * 2021: Abductor (guest guitar solo)

Morningside

 * 2018: Patient 60452 Single
 * 2018: ...And Death Calls for Me Single

Inanimate

 * 2017: Neural Pathways Demo

Swine Sermon

 * 2016: Lunar Holocaust Single
 * 2016: Wasteland Single

Remnants of Winter

 * 2015: Remnants of Winter

Joe Cantamessa

 * 2015: Transcending EP

Primitive Fuck

 * 2015: Deathlust EP (Bezerker Records)

Desolate Sorrow

 * 2014: Desolate Sorrow EP

Haarmann

 * 2003: When the Vultures Come
 * 2002: Skingraft Demo

Awards and Nominations

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